Jackson Pollock

Pollock, Paul Jackson

American, 1912 - 1956

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  • Untitled [recto]

    Jackson Pollock

    1944-1945

    Engraved and drypointed copper plate  Accession ID  2018.118.3.a

    Not on view
  • The image is filled with intersecting and overlapping lines and shapes that create a chaotic and intricate pattern. The abstract composition evokes a sense of movement and energy, with curved and jagged lines resembling branches, paths, or the outlines of hills. Some portions of the image could be reminiscent of tangled wires or a collection of scribbles, while other sections might suggest the form of delicate spider webs or fragments of shattered glass. The overall complexity might bring to mind an abstract map or a collage of natural and man-made elements combined into a single dynamic artwork.

    Untitled

    Jackson Pollock, Emiliano Sorini

    1944/1945 (printed 1967)

    Engraving and drypoint in brown-black on white italia wove paper  Accession ID  2009.4.1

    Not on view

  • Untitled [verso]

    Jackson Pollock

    1944-1945

    Engraved and drypointed copper plate  Accession ID  2018.118.3.b

    Not on view
  • The image displays thin, irregular lines intersecting to form shapes on a textured background. Some shapes resemble triangles and other geometrical forms. There are objects that resemble a stop sign and a watermelon.

    Untitled

    Jackson Pollock, Emiliano Sorini

    1944/1945 (printed 1967)

    Engraving and drypoint in brown-black on white italia paper  Accession ID  2009.4.3

    Not on view
  • Printed in very dark brown on white paper, curling, zigzagging, and straight lines, some delicate and some gouged, are spaced fairly evenly across this horizontal, abstract engraving and drypoint. Most of the deeply cut lines are in the lower right quadrant with a couple curving across the left half. Some of the delicate lines create the impression of crescent moons, birds, and shapes among what first appears to be chaos. Graphite writing in the lower margin in the right corner reads, “38/50.”

    Untitled

    Jackson Pollock, Emiliano Sorini

    1944/1945 (printed 1967)

    Engraving and drypoint in brown-black on white italia paper  Accession ID  2009.4.2

    Not on view
  • The image displays a complex web of lines and shapes that form an abstract composition. The lines vary between curvilinear and angular, along with doodle-like forms. A prominent shape resembling a vase or human figure is on the right, adorned with eye-like patterns. Squiggles and loops flow through the center, accompanied by scattered dot patterns and hatching in various sections, creating a dynamic scene with hints of movement and organic forms.

    Untitled

    Jackson Pollock

    c. 1943

    Pen and black ink on laid paper  Accession ID  1985.62.1

    Not on view
  • The image comprises swirling lines and dots arranged in a seemingly random pattern across the canvas. It is an abstract composition, with forms that evoke thoughts of storm clouds, labyrinths, and scattered leaves. Some areas contain tightly packed, comma-like shapes that suggest a dense forest seen from above, while other portions have curved, spiraling lines that might resemble coiled springs or serpentine forms. Much of the space is dominated by these fluid, calligraphic strokes interspersed with small, repetitive marks reminiscent of rainfall or congregations of tiny insects. This creates an organized chaos that encourages viewers to find familiar shapes within the abstraction.

    Untitled

    Jackson Pollock

    c. 1939/1942

    Brush and black ink on wove paper  Accession ID  1985.62.3

    Not on view
  • This print showcases dynamic, sweeping lines and curved shapes creating an abstract scene. The central composition features a line of human-like figures in motion, most of them appearing to have their backs towards us. Many of them are partially bent over, and we can’t see any details on their faces. Strong diagonal and horizontal lines resemble beams and structural elements above them. The print is surrounded by a border of off-white paper.

    Coal Mine - West Virginia

    Jackson Pollock

    c. 1936

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.3967

    Not on view

  • Untitled

    Jackson Pollock

    c. 1939/1940

    Graphite and colored pencil on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.11.1

    Not on view